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After my recent trip to Orlando, I now have the answer to the question that millions of parents and children ask on a daily basis.
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<!--paging_filter--><p>As a mom of 2 sports crazy boys, I was constantly exposed to the stink of their stinky sports gear and dreading the car ride home from practice, I came up with a new invention to stop that stink! It's a line of <strong>silver lined gear</strong>, since silver prevents the growth of bacteria and bacteria are what cause the odor (<strong>yes, ugh, that's what's on their gear!</strong>) We have waterproof silver lined bags, shin guard pads, helmet pads, t-shirts and more.</p>
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<img src="http://www.collegeboundathlete.com/25.jpg" alt="Soccer Star" class="float-left" align="texttop" height="197" width="256" />Whatever your sport is, the key to developing into a competitive athlete with a possible view to playing in college is starting early! Beginning at an early age enables athletes to sharpen their skills so they will always on top of their game.<br />
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Most soccer players begin in the diaper division and play on small fields, small- sided teams, with 5 v. 5, not the usual 11 v. 11. This way everyone gets to touch the ball, play offense, defense and even score a goal. The key to having younger players in sports is that it is fun, builds self-esteem, teaches them to play with others, and gets them up and moving. <br />
<p><a href="http://www.momsteam.com/soccer-players/start-young-if-you-want-play-in-college">read more</a></p>5 to 7athletic grantathletic scholarshipathleticsCollege Athlete Profile ServiceGeneralParenting Elite AthletesSoccerSpecializationSportsSuccessful Parenting8 to 1011 to 1314 to 18Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:06:20 +0000patgrecco3487 at http://www.momsteam.comBecome a Professional Footballer: 6 Footy Secrets for Aspiring Young Players: Pt. 2http://www.momsteam.com/soccer-training/become-professional-footballer-6-footy-secrets-aspiring-young-players-pt-2
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Becoming a professional footballer is a very difficult goal, and young players ought to be realistic, while relentless, in their pursuit of this worthwhile dream.
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It is a harsh reality that only a small percentage of aspiring players make it to the signing of a professional contract. Young players should understand this, and pursue a solid educational background in order to prepare for the likelihood of life outside of the beautiful game called football.
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However, if you're determined and willing, then you have a better chance of achieving your football dreams than most. In part two of this article series, we'll cover three more tips for young aspiring players.
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Becoming a professional player in any country, at any level, takes long-term dedication and determination to develop yourself as a player. It takes regular and progressive training under qualified accredited coaches. Players must have a positive attitude and good character, and always give a 100 percent effort in all training sessions and matches. </p>
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But it takes more than talent. Aspiring young professionals must either secure good, honest representation and football contacts, or tirelessly self-promote in order to secure the all-important trials with professional football clubs.
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<p><a href="http://www.momsteam.com/sports/become-professional-footballer-6-footy-secrets-aspiring-young-players-pt-1">read more</a></p>Generalprofessional playersSoccersoccer tipssoccer trainingSportsyoung playersThu, 24 Feb 2011 22:08:36 +0000EduKick3308 at http://www.momsteam.comWorld Cup: FIFA Demand for Better Sportsmanship, No Obscenities Good News For Parents http://www.momsteam.com/sports/world-cup-soccer-FIFA-demanding-better-sportsmanship-no-obscenities
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Youth soccer players need to a high calorie diet for peak performance. In fact, you might say they are on a &quot;see food&quot; diet: they eat whenever they see food.<img src="/files/images/heated_soccer_girl.jpg" hspace="5" height="300" width="200" vspace="2" class="float-right" alt="Female soccer player" />
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Youth soccer players are calorie-burning machines. Consider that an average youth player runs anywhere from 2 to 4 miles per game, while older players and pros can cover up to 10K (6.2 miles). Over the course of a typical two-day soccer tournament, that adds up to an astounding total of 10 to 15 miles per day for the youth player.
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<!--paging_filter-->When Thierry Henry of France handled the ball not once but twice to set up the goal that sent France to the 2010 World Cup over Ireland - clear violations of the Laws of Soccer that the referee and the linesman somehow missed - was it bad sportsmanship for Henry or bad officiating that let it stand?
GeneralSoccerSportsSun, 28 Mar 2010 13:59:05 +0000Lindsey Barton Straus2955 at http://www.momsteam.comEduKick Football Academies Tips: What Coaches Look For in Pro Playershttp://www.momsteam.com/sports/edukick-football-academies-tips-what-coaches-look-in-pro-players
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If you want to play football like a professional, then you need to start thinking like a professional. Football academies offer a crucial opportunity for players to showcase their skills but you have to be willing to work hard on and off the pitch.
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Players in EduKick football academies train under the eye of professional team coaches and staff day in and day out. Bolton Wanderers International Academy staff coach EduKick players in England and in Madrid, Spain they train under the technical staff of the famous Aragones family. The pace can be intense.
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<!--paging_filter--><p>Making the decision to send a child overseas can be tough, but as one mother found out, it could be one of the best decisions that you make. </p>
<p>Fran Stone made the decision to let her 15-year-old son, Jared, travel to England for six months, where he attended EduKick's half-year international <a href="http://www.edukick.com" rel="nofollow">soccer boarding school</a> in Bolton, England.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.momsteam.com/sports/edukick-international-soccer-boarding-school-moms-perspective">read more</a></p>GeneralSoccerSportsWed, 15 Jul 2009 19:39:33 +0000EduKick2742 at http://www.momsteam.com